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City Clerk’s Office Item # M-6
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 23, 2020
TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council
VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk
FROM: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALAN WARD TO THE
ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN ROUNDTABLE REPRESENTING PUEBLO COUNTY
MUNICIPALITIES
SUMMARY:
This Resolution confirms the appointment of Alan Ward to the Arkansas River Basin Roundtable
representing the Pueblo County municipalities.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On November 25, 2013, City Council approved Resolution No. 12829 appointing Terry R. Book
to the Arkansas River Basin Roundtable representing Pueblo County municipalities. On
September 26, 2016, by Resolution No. 13524, City Council appointed Seth Clayton to this
Roundtable to represent Pueblo County municipalities.
BACKGROUND:
The City’s ongoing involvement with regional and statewide water issues requires that a
knowledgeable person be appointed to this Roundtable. Alan Ward has extensive knowledge of
the environmental, agricultural, recreational and industrial water issues within the Arkansas River
Basin.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could choose not to appoint Mr. Ward to the Arkansas River Basin Roundtable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 14382
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALAN
WARD TO THE ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN ROUNDTABLE
REPRESENTING PUEBLO COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES
WHEREAS, Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar has requested confirmation by the City Council
of his appointment of Alan Ward to the Arkansas River Basin Roundtable as representative of the
Pueblo County municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Alan Ward, as a resident of the Arkansas River Basin is qualified to represent
Pueblo County municipal interests on the Arkansas River Water Basin Roundtable; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
City Council recognizes the invaluable role of water basin discussions on water use and
development and locally based solutions to water management.
SECTION 2.
City Council acknowledges the importance of knowledgeable and professional municipal
representation on the Arkansas River Water Basin Roundtable with respect to the issues of water,
natural resources, long range water planning and funding.
SECTION 3.
City Council hereby confirms the appointment of Alan Ward to the Arkansas River Basin
Roundtable as representative of the Pueblo County municipalities.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED March 23, 2020
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK